The focus this week for Geography will be map skills:

- Elements of a Map

- Latitude and Longitude

- Hemispheres

- the difference between a map and a globe

 

We will be learning and focusing on the Depth and Complexity skill, Big Idea. 

Students will think about how physical geography can affect a culture. 

This week we will be focusing on Geography.  The students will learn the difference between physical and human geography.  We will spend time looking at components of map as well as different types of maps.  In order to encourage deeper thinking, we will be using depth and complexity strategies which will also be introduced this week so that the students have an understanding or each icon. 

Welcome to 6th grade Social Studies!

 

There are four parts to the 6th grade curriculum based on the Colorado State standards!

- Geography

- History

- Economics

- Civics

 

We will start out the year looking at Geography and the students will be introduced to a project where they will create their own space.  This is a preassessment of what they know about geography.  

 

Next, we will move into the physical geography skills and explore maps and all the components.